Rugby News

The Highlanders were forced to work hard for their 48-18 victory over the Kings in Port Elizabeth on Saturday.

Catalans' 10-year Super League anniversary celebrations were spoiled by a 26-6 win by the Warriors at Stade Gilbert Brutus on Saturday.

The Lions scored five tries to hammer their Super Rugby rivals the Sharks 37-10 in Johannesburg.

The Cheetahs withstood a late comeback from the Force to edge the Australians 30-29 in Bloemfontein on Saturday.

Hope springs eternal for Leeds coach Brian McDermott, whose side will be condemned to a relegation battle if they fail to beat Widnes at Headingley on Sunday.

The Stormers rallied late to record a 57-31 win over the Rebels at AAMI Park on Saturday.

Vaea Fifita scored a brace of tries after the break as the Hurricanes rallied from a 10-point deficit to record a vital 37-27 Super Rugby victory over the Blues in Wellington.

Reece Robinson scored two second-half tries as the Waratahs overwhelmed the Sunwolves 57-12 in Tokyo on Saturday.

Castleford have announced the shock re-signing of former England half-back Rangi Chase.